have had enough

Idioms  

1. Want no more of something, as in I've had enough of their quarreling. This phrase uses enough in the sense of “an adequate amount,” which is intended ironically to mean “a more than sufficient amount.” [c. 1700] For synonyms, see fed to the gills; have had it, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

"I think all the agency lads now have had enough and they just want to come out and stand for what's right."

From BBC

It’s only lately that researchers have had enough data on which people, in which jobs are actually using AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We Iraqis have seen so many wars... we have had enough," she added.

From Barron's

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: "Our members in the Met Police have had enough of being treated like an afterthought. Their almost 100% vote for strike action sends a strong message."

From BBC

Teens and twenty-somethings may have grown up consuming media on their phones, ordering food on apps and using rideshares, but some have had enough.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• annoy
• bore
• depress
• dishearten
• exasperate
• exhaust
• fade
• irk
• tire